Off topic for the AP forum but I recently walked into a Breitling AD here in AUS and purchased a leather strap for my GF Navitimer. I also purchased a genuine pro rubber diver for my GF Seawolf. Both straps are substantially better than their replica counterparts. The leather strap in particular is so much more pliable and incrementally more comfortable to wear… not to mention the much more premium look. It really is noticeable. Not sure on the AP stuff but my recent AP Roo dark knight with the black red rubber band seems to be of decent quality … doesn’t really warrant a replacement. Mind you I’d love a black leather with red stitch version as an alternative for it.
AP and breitling operate on very different levels.
I don’t own any Breitling so I’m mostly speaking from my personal experience consisting of gen AP, RM and Patek watches. I appreciate the input given for brands members are familiar with. We can then see relatively how high-handed or strict some brands can be.
The JF AP rubber straps are pretty decent indeed and they are good enough for me as well when compared to gen rubber straps. I do have a brand new set of black leather with red stitches (aftermarket) for the AP vampire/dark knight if you want one.
